Citizen Vote Protection Act

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM

Citizen Vote Protection Act

This bill revises the minimum document requirements and issuance standards for federal recognition of state-issued driver's licenses or identification cards. Specifically, the bill prohibits federal agencies from accepting a state-issued driver's license or identification card unless the document includes the individual's citizenship status.

The Citizen Vote Protection Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4597, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect the voting rights of American citizens and ensure that their voices are heard in the democratic process.

The Citizen Vote Protection Act includes several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. One of the main provisions of the bill is to establish stricter guidelines for voter identification requirements. This would help prevent voter fraud and ensure that only eligible citizens are able to cast their ballots.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the security and integrity of the voting process. This includes increasing funding for election security measures, such as upgrading voting machines and implementing cybersecurity protocols to prevent hacking and tampering. Another important aspect of the Citizen Vote Protection Act is the provision for increased access to voting for all citizens. This includes measures to expand early voting options, improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities, and make it easier for citizens to register to vote. Overall, the Citizen Vote Protection Act is aimed at safeguarding the fundamental right to vote for all American citizens. By implementing stricter voter identification requirements, improving election security measures, and increasing access to voting, this bill seeks to ensure that every citizen's voice is heard in the democratic process.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4597

Introduced on
2023-07-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Citizen Vote Protection Act

This bill revises the minimum document requirements and issuance standards for federal recognition of state-issued driver's licenses or identification cards. Specifically, the bill prohibits federal agencies from accepting a state-issued driver's license or identification card unless the document includes the individual's citizenship status.

The Citizen Vote Protection Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4597, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect the voting rights of American citizens and ensure that their voices are heard in the democratic process.

The Citizen Vote Protection Act includes several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. One of the main provisions of the bill is to establish stricter guidelines for voter identification requirements. This would help prevent voter fraud and ensure that only eligible citizens are able to cast their ballots.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the security and integrity of the voting process. This includes increasing funding for election security measures, such as upgrading voting machines and implementing cybersecurity protocols to prevent hacking and tampering. Another important aspect of the Citizen Vote Protection Act is the provision for increased access to voting for all citizens. This includes measures to expand early voting options, improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities, and make it easier for citizens to register to vote. Overall, the Citizen Vote Protection Act is aimed at safeguarding the fundamental right to vote for all American citizens. By implementing stricter voter identification requirements, improving election security measures, and increasing access to voting, this bill seeks to ensure that every citizen's voice is heard in the democratic process.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

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Latest Summary11/22/2023

Citizen Vote Protection Act

This bill revises the minimum document requirements and issuance standards for federal recognition of state-issued driver's licenses or identification cards. Specifically, the bill prohibits fed...


Latest Action7/13/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.